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In 2007, NBA referee Tim Donaghy was arrested for betting on games he officiated. It was the biggest scandal in American sports history, but it quickly faded from the headlines. Why? Because everyone in this scandal has something to hide. This isn't a story about basketball - it's a story about money, and a conspiracy that spans far beyond one referee. Sports journalist Tim Livingston takes you inside his eight-year odyssey to find the truth at the heart of the scandal. This is Whistleblower.

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Ken Tekiela was a celebrated Chicago firefighter and a loving father of two who led a secret double life as a hitman for the Chicago mafia. Is it even possible to keep a life of crime hidden from your wife and kids for two decades? Yes, it is. I know because Ken is my father. In 2013, after a lifetime of deception, he broke down and told me everything, and our whole world changed… CROOK COUNTY is the shocking true-crime podcast about my father's rise through the ranks of the legendary organized crime syndicate, the Chicago Outfit. From whorehouse doorman at the age of 17, to ruthless assassin in his 20's, and the many years that followed covering up crimes for the mafia and crooked cops alike while working as a firefighter/paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department. To finally, moving to the suburbs with his new wife and kids and trying desperately to put it all behind him, until it all came crashing down. We explore in great depth and detail my father’s life of crime and its profound and lasting impact on my family to this very day. From Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts, I’m Kyle Tekiela, welcome to CROOK COUNTY.

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Host Payne Lindsey heads to the edge of the arctic circle to investigate two mysterious disappearances from Nome, Alaska. Up and Vanished investigates mysterious cold case disappearances with each new season of the hit true crime franchise. Season 1: The case of missing South Georgia teacher, Tara Grinstead, led to two arrests. Season 2: The disappearance of Kristal Reisinger, a young mother who disappeared from a remote Colorado mountain town. Season 3: The North West Montana disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, an indigenous woman who went missing from the Blackfeet Nation Indian Reservation. Season 4: The case of missing Alaska Native, Florence Okpealuk and missing 36-year-old Joseph Balderas.

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From the creators of the acclaimed investigative series Up and Vanished comes a new weekly podcast that offers a fresh look at some of the most puzzling cases in crime. Prepare to unpack mysteries around missing persons, unsolved murders, and wrongful convictions. Join Up and Vanished creator Payne Lindsey and host Maggie Freleng (Wrongful Conviction, Unjust & Unsolved, Murder in Alliance) on their hunt for answers. With the help of others in the true crime community they reveal why cases are rarely as straightforward as they seem. From the team at TenderfootTV, this is Up and Vanished Weekly.

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Do you ever listen to a true crime podcast and think, “that’s not quite right…?” Same. Crime stories are hard to ignore and even harder to forget. But the thing is... they’re stories. And getting a story right is all about how you tell it. Truer Crime talks about real people— murdered, missing, misled — with more nuance, more context, and more questions. Hosted by Celisia Stanton. Season 2 out now!

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TRUE CRIME
Discover real-life horror stories, from bizarre crimes to paranormal activity. These true stories are set inside the fictional world of Radio Rental, an 80’s video rental store run by an eccentric shopkeeper, Terry Carnation (Rainn Wilson). This imaginative, cult classic-inspired horror brand blurs the lines of reality, with cutting-edge documentary storytelling and a splash of comedy. From the mind of Payne Lindsey, this is Radio Rental.

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Imagine you were a fly on the wall at a dinner between the mafia, the CIA, and the KGB. That’s where this unprecedented story begins. A journey through the dark world of Russian intelligence where, for the first time, a professed “sex spy” tells her story. All of it. Host Neil Strauss (Rolling Stone, The New York Times) brings listeners into the dangerous world of sexpionage, where enemies of the State are not the only victims. So too are the spies themselves, brainwashed to believe that their bodies belong to Russia and meticulously trained to become “the perfect weapons.” Who is Aliia Roza? From the creators of the hit podcast series To Live and Die in LA, this is To Die For.

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From Tenderfoot TV, the creators of the cult-favorite horror podcast, Radio Rental… Rattled & Shook is a weekly, spooky “variety show”. With a combination of creepiness, comic relief, and nostalgia, Rattled & Shook delivers chilling stories with vintage radio show flair. Host Meredith Stedman presents a curated collection of haunting episodes, featuring new themes each week. There’s guests, games, music, and the main course: true scary stories sent in by real people. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for ad-free listening and exclusive bonuses. Learn more at tenderfootplus.com.

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While digging through an old memory box, host Thrasher Banks discovers forgotten VHS tapes, police reports, and faded letters regarding a 1995 murder in Dayton, Ohio. Drawn to the connection between this murder and the other seemingly innocuous contents of the box, Thrasher begins an investigation. As he follows the threads, he finds that the 1995 murder may be connected to more than one brutal, unsolved case… Against the backdrop of Ohio in the 1980s and 90s, around the height of satanic panic, this true crime story explores memory, perception, and a personal quest for the truth. Join Thrasher as he unpacks this box and searches for answers about the “Lords of Death."

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Explore unsettled true crime cases where culpability has yet to be established. Host Dennis Cooper covers new cases in Culpable: Case Review. In season one, Dennis explored the case of Christian Andreacchio, whose death in 2014 was ruled a suicide after a 45-minute investigation, despite substantial evidence that points to murder. Season two explored the 2013 death of a young mother, Brittany Stykes, who was shot and killed while driving on an Ohio Highway with her 1-year-old daughter seated next to her. New season coming soon!

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Justin Alexander was a survival expert, a full-time vagabond, and the kind of man who could disappear—if he wanted to. But in 2016, after venturing into India’s remote and unforgiving Parvati Valley, he didn’t come back. Led into the Himalayas by a holy man on a so-called spiritual quest, Justin left behind whispers, half-truths, and a cryptic, haunting message: "If I’m not back by mid-September, don’t look for me." Status: Untraced is a gripping journey into the unknown—a search through treacherous landscapes, whispered legends, and truths that refuse to sit still. Because out there in the wild, the line between lost and gone can be razor thin.

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In Feb 2018, an aspiring actress vanished from her Hollywood apartment. Rolling Stone journalist Neil Strauss was asked to help the family get answers. Together, they found them...sometimes at great personal risk. Now the award-winning true crime podcast returns, unraveling the baffling and tragic case that started Neil Strauss down the rabbit hole of true crime investigation, along with his wife and his neighbors, Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger, and concert violinist Ann Marie Simpson. To Live and Die in LA Season 2 is available now. www.livediela.com

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Six hundred thousand people are reported missing each year. Most are isolated events without a common thread. But in some instances, the victims are linked by one key detail…location. From the creators of Up and Vanished, The Vanishing Point transports listeners to the last known location shared by multiple missing individuals, uncovering new details about their cases and the significance of the area. In this six episode installment, we’ll take you to Hoopa, California, home of the Hoopa Valley tribe. Located in the Pacific Northwest, this area is known for its breathtaking landscapes but there’s more to it than just its natural beauty. It holds a haunting history of numerous unsolved missing person cases. Join host Celisia Stanton and the Up and Vanished team as we explore what makes this tribal land…a vanishing point.

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When a parent dies, they always leave something behind to their kids. For Alex Estrada it was a burning question: was his father involved in the 1973 murder of one of his business partners? The Estate is a true-crime documentary podcast series following Alex's search for the truth. A murder mystery, political conspiracy and family memoir, touching on race, the justice system and a pain that moves from one generation to the next. Produced by Sonoro in partnership with Tenderfoot TV.

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From the creators of Up and Vanished and Radio Rental, host Payne Lindsey attempts to break the stigma surrounding the topic of UFOs. In this new investigative series, Lindsey shines light on real-life coverups, and infamous cases, all while leaving the tinfoil hat at the door. In the last few years, dozens of Navy pilots have come forward with compelling video evidence of objects in the sky that defy our current understanding of physics. The Pentagon has since confirmed the validity of these accounts and stated, “We don’t know what they are.” Can we finally have a healthy conversation about the possibility of intelligent life beyond our planet? With a refreshing approach to the topic, Lindsey aims to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the strange happenings way up high. Do you want to believe?

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In a coroner’s report, the word “undetermined” is used to describe the cause or manner of death when there’s insufficient evidence to lend a more specific classification. In 2019, Jessica Easterly Durning went missing from her New Orleans home; her body was found days later, just two and a half blocks away. Her death was classified as undetermined, but due to evidence of foul play, her friends and family believe someone played a role in her suspicious disappearance. Investigative journalist Jessica Noll and former Detective Todd McComas dig deep into this unsolved case and search for answers to Jessica’s untimely death. From the team that brought you ‘To Live and Die in LA’ and ‘Culpable’, this is ‘Undetermined’.

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Good show and

06/21/2024

Coolreeny

And I have a feeling this host is sexier than Payne Lyndsey like Tim Livingston is probably so sexy and Payne Lyndsey is be sexiest man I’ve ever seen in my life
Life in general

09/30/2023

pike sg

This doesn’t suprisse me I am a man in his seventies grew up around all this kinda stuff I M really not a geek about this but live and worked in delco. I knew the law is all about money.Sports don’t change the outcome.Listen to the way he says drugs.Clifton sure gets you ready for this. The way the environment gets you prepared for the difference in playing chess then checkers.Y ou know my Clifton Heights upbringing knows the lessons on keeping your mouth shut never admitting anything.
Could have been better

02/16/2024

Ericho247365

Pretty one sided even to the point of admitting to being friends with the subject. Lots of untrue facts in this series. Example of one sided opinions, the NBA tells refs what they do wrong to make them better. It’s like a ball player watching tape to see what he did wrong. So when they are told to focus on an illegal move a player is doing, that’s them correcting their mistake from the previous game
Stop Watching NBA

09/19/2023

IsaacLaughter

I’ve been done with the NBA for a while though. I love basketball, but it has to be pure. Thanks for shearing more light on the ‘WWFness’ of the NBA. The NBA is a joke!
A Portland fan who already knew…

07/19/2023

Grizman30

…, but glad that it was finally proven. I do believe that this Podcast truly proves how rigged the system was and remains. This is a fantastic listen and we’ll worth your time. Great reporting that is extremely well produced and presented. I’m sad to find out what I’ve felt for 30 years is correct.
Even this non basketball person was hooked!

02/26/2023

bunnyravitz

I am a big sports fan but, for whatever reason, don’t have an NBA team I root for. Interestingly, I married a Bucks fan. Anyway, this podcast combined true crime and sports and I hung on every word. I was also born into a huge betting family. Incredible work, Tim. I am fully team Tommy and think his BFF TD did him dirty. One note: very jarring to me to have gambling ads as sponsorship. I know that’s not fair of me to criticize but it felt wrong. Can’t wait for a season 2, if any. (Side note: this podcast got me through a 3-day hospital stay with my 15-year-old. So thanks for that, too.)
Netflix Owe Y’all Some Money

02/19/2023

WorkitJ

This series was awesome!!! Netflix just came out with the Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul. I wonder if they got the idea from you all.
Great listen!

01/30/2023

MirandaBurt

Soooooooo entertaining!!! I’m sad it’s over.
Background music

12/31/2022

pjbrock

Love love all of Payne’s podcast but just to much unnecessary music, it’s hard to follow. love your podcast I was hooked on of course Up And Vanished!
*Literally* filled with lies

09/22/2022

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I cannot emphasize literally enough. Most of the stories have been debunked (including any mob involvement) and the producers of the podcast knew this and made it anyways. That is lying, not investigative journalism. The people who made this should be ashamed. I feel sorry for everyone who actually believed this stuff and didn’t fact check it.